PRINCIPAL’S PAWSE
I would like to thank all of the parents that, on a regular basis, follow
our routines and procedures! But there are parents that I really need to
ask for your help. Often times students wonder why we have certain rules.
For the most part, our rules are geared toward a safe and orderly learning
environment. Children sometimes receive mixed messages when they see adults
not following rules. We are asking for all parents to help set a good
example for our students by following our school procedures. Here are some
of our most problematic areas at this time:
1. Students are being dropped off prior to supervision starting. Students
should not be dropped off in the car area until 7:00 a.m. (when an adult is
on duty to supervise them, and other adults are in place to supervise on
the playgrounds.)
2. We prefer for all car riders to use the car drop off area, however
students who arrive by car at the front of the school should have parents
park their car in designated spaces in the parking lot and an adult should
safely escort the child all the way across to the sidewalk. Designated
spaces are #23-36. These are spaces closest to the Extended Day portable,
in front of the 700 building near the 3-5 playground.
3. Students who arrive after 7:30 are late. They should be walked in to
the office by an adult and signed in at the front office. No one should
pull up at the bus ramp and drop children off and send them to class.
(Children who arrive late without a tardy stamp or note will be sent back
to the office to sign in.)
4. Adults arriving on campus should always check in at the front office.
5. Some parents walk their children in to school and to the class each
morning. It's important that all children report to their assigned morning
supervision areas, even when they are with their parents. PLEASE DO NOT
BLOCK THE HALLWAYS BY THE PLAYGROUNDS.
6. It's also very important to respect instructional time. Once the first
bell rings, the teachers are on the go! They need to pick up the children
and start class immediately. Please respect their time by promptly ending
a conference or conversations with a teacher when the first bell rings.
This will really help students to get off to a great start, too!
We understand that parents are in hurry and might be late to work, but our
number one goal is student safety. Parents are welcome to drop children
off as early as 7:00 and the children seem to enjoy playing on the
playground with their friends before school. The car ramp traffic actually
starts at about 7:20, so if you could arrive a couple of minutes earlier,
everyone could use the car ramp at the back of the school, and many of
these concerns would be resolved. And we'd all be setting a great example
for our kids showing that all rules apply to everyone, even if we don't
really like them. I appreciate your support!
MRS. MCCASKILL’S CORNER
Our students were wonderful during the first week of testing. They were
rested and focused. We have one more week of testing. We want you to
continue to encourage our boys and girls to get a good night’s sleep, eat a
good breakfast and to stay focused. I would like to commend the parents
for your support in getting the students to school on time. “You are the
Greatest.”
The 5th grade students only will take the Science SSS Session 5 on Monday
(March 7, 2005) and Science SSS Session 6 on Tuesday (March 8, 2005).
All students (Grades 3-5) will take the NRT Reading and Mathematics on
Wednesday, March 9, 2005. Again, thank you for your continued support!
TEACHER PLANNING DAY
Chaires Extended Day presents "Wacky Fun Science" on March 18th, 2005 from
7:00am- 6:00pm. Have fun making gak, slime, play dough, tornados, wave
bottles and much much more. Bring lunch, a drink and wear comfortable socks
and shoes. The cost is $27.00 and registration forms are available in the
front office. For more information call Cathy Davis at 922-2866.
SPRING BREAK CAMP
Chaires Spring Break Camp: March 21-25, 2005. 7 AM to 6 PM, "Wacky Acky"
Amusement Fun. Come join us for a week full of WACKY on-site amusement
park FUN!!! Play carnival games, eat cotton candy, snow cones, popcorn,
play wacky relay races, face painting, tie dye, dress-up for Wacky
Wednesday, wacky hat day, moonwalks, water games, scrapbooks, crafts, and
much more! Call 922-2866 for more information, and look for a Registration
Form to be sent home from your child's teacher.
RED HILLS HORSE TRIALS
The eighth annual Red Hills Horse Trials will be held March 11-13 at Elinor
Klapp-Phipps Park. Come and see the Cross Country Competition and Stadium
Jumping Competition. There will be exhibits, pony rides, Seaworld's Shamu
with the Shamu Cruiser, Clydesdale horses, environmental and educational
displays and the Red Hills Avenue of Shops! Children are free when
accompanied by an adult. Adults-$10.00 per day or $20.00 for a three day
pass. More information is available at www.rhht.org.
TALLAHASSEE VOICES
The Leon County School district has the opportunity to participate in a
community project called Tallahassee Voices. This community survey is
sponsored by the Tallahassee Democrat and Kerr and Downs Research. This on-
line survey allows several thousand people to quickly provide their input
on issues important to the community. In return for the active involvement
of our Leon County Employees and parents, the district will be able to use
Tallahassee Voices to solicit input on school issues. Please click on the
link www.tallahasseevoices.com and sign up to participate. When more voices
are heard, better decisions can be made.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for these upcoming events!
Please note that the items with an X indicate that we will be seeking
parent volunteers to assist us. If you are able to assist, please contact
the front office by calling 878-8534.
Mar 7 -11 FCAT testing, Grades 3-5
XMar 15 First Grade Program, 8:00am & 9:15am, Cafeteria, No evening
program
PTO Meeting, 5:30pm, Media Center
Mar 18 Teacher Planning Day: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Mar 21-25 Spring Break: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
Mar 22 Leon Co. Mobile Health Unit at Chaires East, 1:30-3:30pm
Mar 29-April 1 SAT/9 Testing, Grades 1 & 2
April 3 Daylight Savings Time Begins, spring forward 1 hour
April 4 School Advisory Council Mtg., 5:30pm, Media Center
April 5 Skate Night, 6:30-8:30pm at Skate World
April 6 Report Cards go home
X April 9 Spring Festival, Silent Auction and Fun Run
April 12 Fifth Grade Program & 4th Grade Recorders 8:00am & 9:15am,
Cafeteria
6:00pm Parent Program
April 13 Class Photographs
April 18-22 Writes Upon Request Testing Grades 1-5
X April 18 Science Fair set-up, Cafeteria
X April 19 Science Fair Judging, Family Science Night
PTO Meeting, 5:30pm, Media Center
April 25 Fifth Grade visit's to Fairview and Swift Creek, 9:15-12:30
April 26 Third Grade Program & 5th Grade Chorus, 8:00am & 9:15am
6:00 Evening Performance, Cafeteria
Progress Alerts go home
May 2-6 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 3 Kindergarten Orientation, 8:00am, Cafeteria
Skate Night, 6:30-8:30pm at Skate World
May 9 School Advisory Council Mtg., 5:30pm, Media Center
May 11 Pre-K & Kindergarten Program, 8:00am & 9:15am
May 17 PTO Meeting, 5:30pm, Media Center
May 23 School Advisory Council Meeting, 5:30, Media Center
May 26 Fifth Grade Articulation Ceremony, 8:00am, Cafeteria
May 27 Early Release-11:20am dismissal
Last day for students
Good News At Chaires
Citizens of the Week
Congratulations to the Citizens of the Week. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Morning Announcement Helpers
We would like to thank the students who helped deliver morning
announcements from Mrs. Coleman’s fifth grade class the week of February
21st. WAY TO GO!
Spirit Stick Award
Congratulations to the following most “Spirited” classes for the week of
February 25th. These classes had the most students in their grade level
wearing purple and gold on Friday. They are: K-Mrs. Bist/Mrs. Goree, 1st-
Mrs. Padgett, 3rd-Ms. Miller, 4th-Mrs. Perez, 5th-Mrs. Horne.
Black History Month
We would like to thank the following students for giving the Black History
fact of the day on morning announcements in February.
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